The Asus PN80 is a compact mini PC built around an 11th Gen Intel Core desktop-class processor (i7-11700B) with Intel Iris Xe graphics, dual Thunderbolt 4 ports, WiFi 6, and 2.5 Gbps LAN. The closest Thinvent alternatives are the Thinvent Treo Mini PC series, which offers 12th to 14th Gen Intel Core and AMD Ryzen 5 processors with RAM up to 64 GB and SSD storage up to 2 TB.
Asus PN80 vs Thinvent Treo Mini PC Alternatives
| Asus PN80 | Thinvent Treo Mini PC, Intel Core i7-1255U | Thinvent Treo Mini PC, Intel Core i5-1335U | Thinvent Treo Mini PC, AMD Ryzen 5 7430U | |
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| Processor | Intel Core i7-11700B | Intel Core i7-1255U | Intel Core i5-1335U | AMD Ryzen 5 7430U |
| Cores/Threads | Not stated | 10 cores | 10 cores | 6 cores |
| RAM | 16 GB DDR4 (as listed) | Up to 64 GB | Up to 64 GB | Up to 64 GB |
| Storage | 512 GB SSD (as listed) | 128 GB to 2 TB SSD | 128 GB to 2 TB SSD | 128 GB to 2 TB SSD |
| Form Factor | Mini PC | Mini PC | Mini PC | Mini PC |
| Wireless | WiFi 6 | Wi-Fi 5 (802.11ac), dual band, or No WiFi | Wi-Fi 5 (802.11ac), dual band, or No WiFi | Wi-Fi 5 (802.11ac), dual band, or No WiFi |
| Operating System | Windows 10 Pro (as listed) | DOS | DOS | DOS |
Key differences
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Thinvent Treo Mini PCs support RAM up to 64 GB, compared with the 16 GB listed for the Asus PN80.
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Thinvent Treo Mini PCs offer SSD configurations from 128 GB up to 2 TB, giving a wider storage range.
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The Asus PN80 includes WiFi 6 and dual Thunderbolt 4 ports, features not listed for the Thinvent Treo range.
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The Thinvent Treo range is available with a choice of Intel Core and AMD Ryzen processors, so buyers can match the processor to their workload.
Which one should you choose?
Choose the Asus PN80 if you need Thunderbolt 4 connectivity and WiFi 6 with a Windows 10 Pro environment. Choose a Thinvent Treo Mini PC if you need higher memory capacity, a wider range of storage sizes, or a choice of processor families for business or industrial deployments.
